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The Black Flames Operation In Lauriea
In the city of Lauriea, under a forbidding sky, the Black Flame sought to harness magical energies through occult rituals. The city, shimmering with arcane potential, became a battlefield where the forces of darkness and defenders of the realm clashed. Amid the chaos, Peyton, a poised operative of the Black Flame, alongside her unlikely companion, the flustered socialite Angelique, journeyed to a sacred circle. Their mission: to complete a sinister ritual. With the city's protectors rallying to stop them, Peyton and Angelique found themselves amidst a cacophony of conflict, as the mysterious and masked minions of the Black Flame skirmished with Temple reinforcements.
As the struggle intensified, Angelique, armed with bow and arrow and lacking in combat experience, struggled to find her footing while Peyton moved with lethal grace, advancing toward their objective. Despite her inexperience, Angelique managed to score a hit, her arrow embedding in an enemy’s armor. Meanwhile, Peyton, with practiced agility, leapt into the fray, shots ringing out from her weapon as they faced an unyielding opposition. In the end, as Peyton delved into her dark arts amidst the fumes of burning incense, Angelique kept vigil, her arrows keeping watch over any potential threats. With Angelique's protection and Peyton's relentless incantations, the Black Flame's ritual was unimpeded, leading to their triumph over the beleaguered city of Lauriea.
At Tue Jan 2 2024, in the city of Lauriea
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue conducting occult rituals until the process is complete.
The Black Flame sees an opportunity in Lauriea, a city pulsing with magical energy. They plan to exploit this situation to conduct a series of powerful and dangerous occult rituals. The goal is to bring them closer to the eldritch horrors they worship and spread their influence throughout the city. It is rumoured that the locations for these rituals are scattered throughout Lauriea, including a sacred circle in the city's heart. Participants must tread carefully, as Lauriea's defenders are sure to resist this intrusion and other groups may seize the opportunity to interfere.
Lauriea central
It is morning, about 33F(0C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey clouds.
Autumn charges toward alley.
Angelique says "Hola, Peyton."
Peyton says "Well, looks like it's the gorgeous gorgeous girlsquad."
Angelique charges toward Peyton.
Peyton charges toward taxi.
Peyton says "Moving to the Sedan"
Angelique wrinkles her nose, but nods and merely chases after the blonde. She clearly doesn't look like she knows what the hell she's doing.
Autumn charges toward alley.
Angelique charges toward Peyton.
Peyton charges toward sedan.
Autumn charges toward alley.
"This is a lot of shooting," Angelique yells to Peyton as she runs after her, holding her bow with an arrow nocked and ready. "You have done this before, si?"
Peyton says "but of course"
Angelique charges toward sedan.
Peyton charges toward sedan.
Hand soldier in dark, study clothes's armor blackens and burns.
Peyton says "Let's see, the objective is to the southwest, there's scattered enemy forces to the west."
Angelique charges toward sedan.
Peyton says "Enemy forces are out of visual range"
"Okay, so... what do we do?" Angelique asks. The socialite is clearly out of her element, but here she is! She ducks behind the sedan, next to Peyton, nodding at what the blonde says. "Si, si."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Angelique mutters beneath her breath, "Why do they all look the same?"
Autumn's blades start to glow red with heat.
Peyton says "Those are minions of the Black Flame fighting with Temple reinforcements"
Peyton says "Their people are out of our eyesight somewhere"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it is parried by her steel khopesh.
Peyton says "Probably behind cover like us"
"Ah! Ah si. I thought for a moment that I saw Autumn," Angelique tells Peyton, more than content to stay hidden behind the sedan for a time. "I understand."
Peyton says "you're probably in command of our forces if you want to try to get htem to follow"
a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Angelique blinks at Peyton.
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
Peyton says "Those two soldiers"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it deflects off her shield.
Peyton says "if you look west and check your map you can sort of see what's going on"
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
"I am trying!" Angelique mutters to Peyton. "But I do not think they choose to listen to me, si?"
Peyton says "I think I'm going to move up to the Taxi"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Peyton makes a supernatural leap to a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it misses him.
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it mildly wounds her right arm.
Peyton charges toward taxi.
"Okay, okay," Angelique breathes, pausing in her run to steady her bow and fire off an arrow. Of course the shot misses, at which point the socialite is picking up her heels in a mad-dash for the taxi again.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which impacts against his armor.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton ducks behind the taxi and lines up her next few shots over the hood.
When this shot hits, Angelique yelps in surprise, watching the arrow sink into a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder's shoulder. She grins, then charges the rest of the way toward Peyton, stating, "You run far too fast, bella."
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it impacts against his armor.
Peyton says "I'm not sure where they went, it seems like they pulled back."
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
"Maybe they already got beaten by these Sun people. Wait," Angelique says, as she fires another shot to the tactically dressed soldier. "This isn't Temple, si? I... really need to study up on battle uniforms."
Peyton says "I'm moving for one of the capture points. You can stay in cover for now if you prefer."
Peyton says "It's close enough to cover me"
"Oh, I was too!" Angelique tells Peyton, but then she pauses, nods, and turns around. "Go go," she agrees.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique settles herself behind the taxi again, watching warily as Peyton begins the ritual. "I've got you!" she calls. "But just in case I can't see what comes on you, please yell!" She readies an arrow.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique continues to fire arrows at enemies in the distance, drifting silent. Still, one eye is kept on Peyton at all times. Eventually, she barks to Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, "Do not just stand there! Keep her most safe!"
Angelique charges toward corner.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton puts on her glasses as she pulls out a tablet computer to reference, scrolling through a few pages of 'Dark Ritual' primers as she goes.
Peyton says "Who are you attacking?"
Angelique says "Peyton, do you think they hide in the distance, doing their own rituals? Should I go and check?"
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Angelique says "Oh, just someone hiding behind that corner."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton says "You would probably be able to see them if they were there."
Peyton says "If they're hiding they're really giving us time to work here...."
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"Si," Angelique agrees. Though she looks a little uncertain at the lack of real combatants in their general area, and more than a little uneasy, she nods and seems content to take the more experienced woman's word for it, for now.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton says "It's possible they are engaged with local resistance somewhere out of sight, or that they fell to it before we moved into range to see them go down."
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
"Well if they are on the field and not working as hard as you, they do not stand much chance," Angelique calls over to Peyton. She continues to just keep an eye on the field, for now.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton says "I think it was JUST Autumn, perhaps she retreated or fell quickly."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"Ah, si. I was shopping," Angelique admits to Peyton. "I did not expect at all for this to happen."
Peyton says "At least you remembered your armor."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton says "She hates the corner...."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton lights a few black candles off, and burns a handful of something acrid while chanting and making her hair blow back dramatically. She almost drops her tablet while saying something particularly dark and creepy.
"I think that the magic remembered my armor for me," Angelique says, but then snickers at Peyton. "It is within reach for an enemy to hide behind it and target you. It makes sense to remove it from play, no?" she wonders.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton pauses to take a few dark ritual themed selfies. Stay unblessed y'all.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"You are taking selfies?" Angelique cannot help but laugh as the ritual pauses and Peyton lifts her phone. "You are amazing, bella," she says, but back up comes her bow.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
The Hand has proved victorious.
As the struggle intensified, Angelique, armed with bow and arrow and lacking in combat experience, struggled to find her footing while Peyton moved with lethal grace, advancing toward their objective. Despite her inexperience, Angelique managed to score a hit, her arrow embedding in an enemy’s armor. Meanwhile, Peyton, with practiced agility, leapt into the fray, shots ringing out from her weapon as they faced an unyielding opposition. In the end, as Peyton delved into her dark arts amidst the fumes of burning incense, Angelique kept vigil, her arrows keeping watch over any potential threats. With Angelique's protection and Peyton's relentless incantations, the Black Flame's ritual was unimpeded, leading to their triumph over the beleaguered city of Lauriea.
At Tue Jan 2 2024, in the city of Lauriea
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue conducting occult rituals until the process is complete.
The Black Flame sees an opportunity in Lauriea, a city pulsing with magical energy. They plan to exploit this situation to conduct a series of powerful and dangerous occult rituals. The goal is to bring them closer to the eldritch horrors they worship and spread their influence throughout the city. It is rumoured that the locations for these rituals are scattered throughout Lauriea, including a sacred circle in the city's heart. Participants must tread carefully, as Lauriea's defenders are sure to resist this intrusion and other groups may seize the opportunity to interfere.
Lauriea central
It is morning, about 33F(0C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey clouds.
Autumn charges toward alley.
Angelique says "Hola, Peyton."
Peyton says "Well, looks like it's the gorgeous gorgeous girlsquad."
Angelique charges toward Peyton.
Peyton charges toward taxi.
Peyton says "Moving to the Sedan"
Angelique wrinkles her nose, but nods and merely chases after the blonde. She clearly doesn't look like she knows what the hell she's doing.
Autumn charges toward alley.
Angelique charges toward Peyton.
Peyton charges toward sedan.
Autumn charges toward alley.
"This is a lot of shooting," Angelique yells to Peyton as she runs after her, holding her bow with an arrow nocked and ready. "You have done this before, si?"
Peyton says "but of course"
Angelique charges toward sedan.
Peyton charges toward sedan.
Hand soldier in dark, study clothes's armor blackens and burns.
Peyton says "Let's see, the objective is to the southwest, there's scattered enemy forces to the west."
Angelique charges toward sedan.
Peyton says "Enemy forces are out of visual range"
"Okay, so... what do we do?" Angelique asks. The socialite is clearly out of her element, but here she is! She ducks behind the sedan, next to Peyton, nodding at what the blonde says. "Si, si."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Angelique mutters beneath her breath, "Why do they all look the same?"
Autumn's blades start to glow red with heat.
Peyton says "Those are minions of the Black Flame fighting with Temple reinforcements"
Peyton says "Their people are out of our eyesight somewhere"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it is parried by her steel khopesh.
Peyton says "Probably behind cover like us"
"Ah! Ah si. I thought for a moment that I saw Autumn," Angelique tells Peyton, more than content to stay hidden behind the sedan for a time. "I understand."
Peyton says "you're probably in command of our forces if you want to try to get htem to follow"
a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Angelique blinks at Peyton.
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
Peyton says "Those two soldiers"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it deflects off her shield.
Peyton says "if you look west and check your map you can sort of see what's going on"
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
"I am trying!" Angelique mutters to Peyton. "But I do not think they choose to listen to me, si?"
Peyton says "I think I'm going to move up to the Taxi"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Peyton makes a supernatural leap to a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it misses him.
Autumn swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.
Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Autumn, it mildly wounds her right arm.
Peyton charges toward taxi.
"Okay, okay," Angelique breathes, pausing in her run to steady her bow and fire off an arrow. Of course the shot misses, at which point the socialite is picking up her heels in a mad-dash for the taxi again.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which impacts against his armor.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton ducks behind the taxi and lines up her next few shots over the hood.
When this shot hits, Angelique yelps in surprise, watching the arrow sink into a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder's shoulder. She grins, then charges the rest of the way toward Peyton, stating, "You run far too fast, bella."
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it impacts against his armor.
Peyton says "I'm not sure where they went, it seems like they pulled back."
Peyton fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
"Maybe they already got beaten by these Sun people. Wait," Angelique says, as she fires another shot to the tactically dressed soldier. "This isn't Temple, si? I... really need to study up on battle uniforms."
Peyton says "I'm moving for one of the capture points. You can stay in cover for now if you prefer."
Peyton says "It's close enough to cover me"
"Oh, I was too!" Angelique tells Peyton, but then she pauses, nods, and turns around. "Go go," she agrees.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique settles herself behind the taxi again, watching warily as Peyton begins the ritual. "I've got you!" she calls. "But just in case I can't see what comes on you, please yell!" She readies an arrow.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique continues to fire arrows at enemies in the distance, drifting silent. Still, one eye is kept on Peyton at all times. Eventually, she barks to Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, "Do not just stand there! Keep her most safe!"
Angelique charges toward corner.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton puts on her glasses as she pulls out a tablet computer to reference, scrolling through a few pages of 'Dark Ritual' primers as she goes.
Peyton says "Who are you attacking?"
Angelique says "Peyton, do you think they hide in the distance, doing their own rituals? Should I go and check?"
Angelique charges toward taxi.
Angelique says "Oh, just someone hiding behind that corner."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton says "You would probably be able to see them if they were there."
Peyton says "If they're hiding they're really giving us time to work here...."
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"Si," Angelique agrees. Though she looks a little uncertain at the lack of real combatants in their general area, and more than a little uneasy, she nods and seems content to take the more experienced woman's word for it, for now.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton says "It's possible they are engaged with local resistance somewhere out of sight, or that they fell to it before we moved into range to see them go down."
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
"Well if they are on the field and not working as hard as you, they do not stand much chance," Angelique calls over to Peyton. She continues to just keep an eye on the field, for now.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton says "I think it was JUST Autumn, perhaps she retreated or fell quickly."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"Ah, si. I was shopping," Angelique admits to Peyton. "I did not expect at all for this to happen."
Peyton says "At least you remembered your armor."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton says "She hates the corner...."
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Peyton lights a few black candles off, and burns a handful of something acrid while chanting and making her hair blow back dramatically. She almost drops her tablet while saying something particularly dark and creepy.
"I think that the magic remembered my armor for me," Angelique says, but then snickers at Peyton. "It is within reach for an enemy to hide behind it and target you. It makes sense to remove it from play, no?" she wonders.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton pauses to take a few dark ritual themed selfies. Stay unblessed y'all.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
Peyton continues conducting occult rituals.
"You are taking selfies?" Angelique cannot help but laugh as the ritual pauses and Peyton lifts her phone. "You are amazing, bella," she says, but back up comes her bow.
Angelique draws and quickly fires an arrow at corner, it damages it.
The Hand has proved victorious.